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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc

T500 TWDMOT history

T500 TWD is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 259,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
259,038 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 TWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 TWD was last recorded at 259,038 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
258,996 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
10,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 259,038 miles
  • 2025 – 258,996 miles
  • 2024 – 251,079 miles
  • 2023 – 245,373 miles
  • 2022 – 236,106 miles
  • 2020 – 224,744 miles
  • 2019 – 216,609 miles
  • 2018 – 213,657 miles
  • 2017 – 208,146 miles
  • 2015 – 193,629 miles
  • 2014 – 179,545 miles
  • 2013 – 164,144 miles
  • 2012 – 150,952 miles
  • 2011 – 144,599 miles
  • 2010 – 86,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass259,038 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose FLEXI (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside exhaust heatshield insecure

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Spare tyre defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass259,038 miles (+42)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    259,038 miles
    Test number
    246327399463
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose FLEXI (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside exhaust heatshield insecure

  2. Fail258,996 miles (+7,917)1 dangerous16 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,996 miles
    Test number
    820878501667
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure

  3. Pass251,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    251,079 miles
    Test number
    810553646158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail251,079 miles (+5,706)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,079 miles
    Test number
    671109786715
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass245,373 miles (+9,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    245,373 miles
    Test number
    930528116409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass236,106 miles (+11,362)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    236,106 miles
    Test number
    585484478661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass224,744 miles (+208)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    224,744 miles
    Test number
    548408201958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly mis-shaped
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  8. Fail224,536 miles (+7,927)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,536 miles
    Test number
    833945511661
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly mis-shaped
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  9. Pass216,609 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    216,609 miles
    Test number
    855854057447
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail216,609 miles (+2,952)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,609 miles
    Test number
    979377679707
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass213,657 miles (+23)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    213,657 miles
    Test number
    333947968626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt hub ball joint to lower suspension arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning light does not illuminate

  12. Fail213,634 miles (+5,488)8 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,634 miles
    Test number
    862979266085
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt hub ball joint to lower suspension arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning light does not illuminate

  13. Pass208,146 miles (+14,517)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    208,146 miles
    Test number
    915146347466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding

  14. Pass193,629 miles (+14,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    193,629 miles
    Test number
    184202247163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass179,545 miles (+15,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    179,545 miles
    Test number
    638934444339
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass164,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    164,144 miles
    Test number
    105075143314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail164,144 miles (+13,192)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,144 miles
    Test number
    888145243328
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass150,952 miles (+6,353)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    150,952 miles
    Test number
    417308222342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass144,599 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    144,599 miles
    Test number
    205436031374
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSmall cut o/s/r tyre sidewall
    • NoteUnder side awash with oil residue

  20. Fail144,599 miles (+33,476)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,599 miles
    Test number
    546455331361
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSmall cut o/s/r tyre sidewall
    • NoteUnder side awash with oil residue

  21. Pass111,123 miles (+24,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    111,123 miles
    Test number
    646348901076
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass86,379 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    86,379 miles
    Test number
    434808300077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T500 TWD

Does T500 TWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 TWD is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 TWD?
The MOT on T500 TWD is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 TWD done?
T500 TWD was recorded at 259,038 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 10,457 miles a year.
Has T500 TWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 TWD has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 TWD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T500 TWD find?
T500 TWD passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 9 advisories: central front exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front nail in tyre, and 6 more.

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